HR: 13:55h
AN: ED32D-02    [PDF]
TI: Implementing and Supporting Earth Science Curriculum Reform in Secondary Schools
AU: * Smith, M J
EM: msmith@agiweb.org
AB: The American Geological Institute has been actively involved in developing earth science curricula for more thanm 40 years through programs like Earth Science Sourcebook and the Earth Science Curriculum Project. Recently, the AGI was funded by the National Science Foundation to develop curriculum for secondary school (grades 6-12) that would address the Earth science and inquiry content standards of the National Science Education Standards. The EarthComm (high school) and Investigating Earth Systems (middle school) curriculum programs were developed through funding from the National Science Foundation and corporate sponsors of the AGI Foundation, and published for the 2002-2003 schol year. The AGI is now actively involved in developing and refining systems for supporting the professional development of teachers who implement EarthComm and Investigating Earth Systems. The paper presentation will outline how AGI is supporting teachers through a combination of web-based programs, teacher workshops, and DVD and video materials.
UR: http://www.agiweb.org/education/
DE: 6605 Education
SC: Education and Human Resources [ED]
MN: 2003 Fall Meeting